Dalophia ellenbergeri

Dalophia ellenbergeri is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is native to southern Africa.

Etymology

The specific name, ellenbergeri, is in honor of Victor Ellenberger, who was an African-born Swiss missionary and naturalist.

Geographic range

D. ellenbergeri is found in Angola and Zambia.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of D. ellenbergeri is savanna.

Behavior

D. ellenbergeri is terrestrial and fossorial.

Reproduction

D. ellenbergeri is oviparous.